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Earlier this month, the OAC hosted its 8th annual Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO - and it keeps getting better! This invigorating weekend brought together more than 400 passionate health advocates from 34 states and five countries. The event was not only educational, but transformative in so many ways.

At YWM2019, attendees learned from 50+ educational sessions about obesity and weight management. They also gained valuable tools and support for their health journeys. But most of all, attendees left EMPOWERED to meet their personal goals and ENERGIZED to fight for the greater cause: changing the world for people living with obesity.

SAVE THE DATE for YWM2020 in LAS VEGAS, JULY 9-11!

See What Happened at YWM2019

Pledge to support access to obesity care without barriers

YOUR PLEDGE IS NEEDED: Sign Your Name to Support Access to Obesity Care without Barriers

National Obesity Care Week (NOCW) will take place in just a few short weeks, Sept. 15 - 21, and the OAC is supporting this campaign as a proud Champion. We can't do it without you! Stand behind NOCW and its mission to remove barriers to obesity care by signing THIS PLEDGE.

What do barriers to accessing obesity care look like?

Barriers to Obesity Care: What Does that Mean, Exactly?

Many people with obesity who want healthcare services struggle to get them. Why? Insurance coverage can be a problem. Not all providers are trained in obesity medicine. Sometimes stigma discourages the patient instead of supporting them.These are all barriers to care, but there is more. In this post, some of those barriers are explained.

OAC Community Member Mary Tripp tells the story of how weight stigma from her doctor affected the quality of care she received.

"My Weight Affected How My Doctor Treated Me"

OAC Community Member Mary Tripp from South Dennis, MA, shares how a hospital experience with a cardiologist was not only embarrassing, but problematic in that it affected the level of care she received. Mary's experience shows how weight stigma from providers can severely affect patients. Read her impactful story and join the OAC in fighting it.

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Turn your kitchen into a mindful eating environment.

Creating a "Mindful" Kitchen to Help with Weight Management

Your kitchen is more than the heart of your home. It's a cornerstone of your weight management plan. Follow these mindful living tips to set-up your kitchen for success with reaching your health goals.

Tackle weight regain with a total body approach

Tackling Weight Regain with a Total Body Approach

Are you worried about weight regain, or do you feel like you're missing a piece of the puzzle? Try tackling weight regain with a total body approach to make progress in all areas that will last long-term.

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."

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